Distance Learning Academy Secondary

38423 LINCOLN TRAIL
NORTH BRANCH, MN 55056

www.isd138.org/

76 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Distance Learning Program, located in North Branch, Minnesota, serves as an alternative educational pathway within the North Branch Area Public Schools district. Designed for students who thrive outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom, the program utilizes digital curricula to offer flexibility in how, when, and where students complete their coursework. It is intended to accommodate a diverse range of learners, including those who need self-paced options, students with unique scheduling conflicts, or those who simply prefer the autonomy of an online environment.

While the program is remote-based, it remains fully integrated into the broader North Branch school district, ensuring that students still have access to the resources, professional support, and academic standards expected of the public school system. By prioritizing accessibility and independent learning, the Distance Learning Program provides a structured yet adaptable academic experience that allows students to earn their credits and work toward graduation without the rigid constraints of a conventional daily bell schedule.

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

39.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Distance Learning Academy Secondary
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	1

White
67 (88.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (5.3 %)
Asian
3 (3.9 %)
Black
1 (1.3 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Branch Area Public Schools
Phone:	(651)674-1406
Website:	http://www.isd138.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	39.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 27